Master’s degree 1.5 YOE in pharma consulting, is applying to ZS AC-level worth a shot?

Did anyone here have a professor or mentor that changed their life and got them into this industry?

Have any of you had trouble getting interviews at startups due to them wanting more startup experience? I've worked on many greenfield projects for clients and more mature projects, so I'm not sure why I wouldn't be a good candidate. The funny thing is when you look at the bios for some of these founders and see just how inexperienced many of them are. One's bio was basically the list of clubs he belonged to in college.

How do you explain logistic regression on an interview?

I want to get into Google Cloud, non tech. Preferably, Navy/federal sales of some sort. Would getting the Google Cloud Foundations cert give me a leg up? I’ve never done cloud or SaaS, just profesional services, B2B.

Any 🐠 here exit to Cityblock, Oak Street, Quartet, or similar company in a BizOps, Growth, or Strategy role?

Have relevant background for these roles, and would appreciate the opportunity to connect and learn about your transition. TIA

Hi all, I am a renewable energy m&a professional with experience executing buy and sell side m&a transactions on behalf of institutional and strategic clients. I would like to make a move out of Big D to experience working for another firm in this space. Does anyone have any idea which firms have a strong presence in this space / I should potentially consider working for in my job search?

Any advice on how to switch from big 4 to tier 1 consulting firms like BCG and MCK?

For the people who earned the SHRM-CP, did you feel it was worth it? I have an indirect HR position, been applying for more HR focused positions and wondering if this would help. I got the CAPM (certified associate of project management) in December, but that hasn’t really changed things. Would love some opinions before working on another certification!

Hi Fishes... I have cleared interview with Wipro and while uploading the documents i uploade document but they mentioned LOA & education certificate are incorrect so i re-uploaded them but again they mentioned LOA is incorrect.. so i connected with the person who sent me the link to upload the doc but no help from her.. i tried to open the link today (17th March) evening but the link was not opening... what will be the next step.. how can i upload it again.. Need your valuable advice.. TIA

Has anyone let their work performance suffer to get through the CPA? I can't commit my whole life to work right now and I am really falling behind.

I am a mechanical engineer and people think that because I am a "mechanical" engineer like I fix cars. It is part of the career, but it is not the same thing. It happens to others that people confuse your profession, or it's only to me?

From the personal experience..if u r attending amazon interviews..pls discuss abt the package and the band prior to interview schedule.. or else it s jus a waste of time... band 4, 5 or whatever should be in the Jd.. don't go with verbal communication... thy ll change the plate quite often

Diversity quota is real: both for B-School admissions/scholarships and MBB recruiting.

Readers be warned. Your skills don’t matter as much as you think.

That is all.

Hello fishes,

I need to understand hierachy in Optum. I got an offer from Optum for senior consultant ( grade 28). What will be the hierachy after senior con in Optum?

I tried out a career and I'm currently miserable in it and want to figure out how to use the degrees I have to find something I find fulfilling. I don't want to go back to school and start over with that process. If anyone has any advice on what websites or resources to explore to figure out what careers and jobs are comparable with my degrees or if anyone has any information or experience with this please hit me up. I have a degree in biology and teaching credential

Currently a property adjuster with 6 years of experience including complex commercial property claims. Any tips on transitioning to an analyst role?

Do HCL revise offered salary or counter offer if other in hand offer shared?

Accounting advisory big4 or IA at F100. Both senior roles. Roughly same base pay.

Big4 has clear trajectory and interesting work.

F100 has 14% bonus, perm remote, and immediate vesting 401k over 7%.

What would you take?

Can anyone at Monitor clarify what overtime pay looks like? How often do Cs actually qualify? Recruiter gave a pretty cookie cutter answer. Would appreciate some insight. Thanks

Not a CFP so I’m not truly in the know. That said, if I’m reading this article right, 10/2019 to maintain your CFP, you will have to drop your 7 license if you are dually registered?

Hey Pune Fishes, I am looking for a 2 bhk flat in kharadi area, near WTC, with a flatmate. So if someone knows a good broker or someone who is looking similar kind of arrangement DM me.

Expected budget: 12-15k per head

What does HealthScape do exactly? I know they work with payors but had a recruiter reach out and their response to my question was vague.

My heart really goes out for the women in Pakistan, the amount of harassment they face on daily basis. I wonder why that is, is the root cause the extreme level of gender segregation.

Hi anyone aware of maximum fixed ctc LTI will offer for p2 level.
Yoe 4.8

Looking for referrals to major Life Sciences consulting positions for strategy/analytics in Toronto/ Canada.

Please and thank you!

Master’s in biotech from McGill. Tons of research experience, pretty solid resume, 3+ years of translational research, 1+ year of consulting experience. And rich profile.

If it’s true that you can gain full immunity after recovering from COVID (when science says so ofc), will the plan be to antibody test people and let them resume daily life if they have immunity?

Is Beachbody performance worth it (e.g. energy booster, recover supplements, collagen, etc.)

Any other sober folks in the sales world who can give me some advice? Really struggling to keep up with the office culture when happy hour is impossible for me. 1.5 years sober and want to stay that way.

Lol y'all calling yourself a homebody goin' take a whole other level of meaning after this

Thoughts on Covid-safe ways to celebrate a birthday in the winter? In the summer, a few friends did small, distanced outdoor picnics but it’s gonna be around 40 degrees on my bday

Has anyone ever experienced a sharp stabbing pain on the left side of your chest (under breast) that lasts for a few seconds and goes away?

Could this be a type of heartburn?

I’ve been to the doctor and she didn’t think I should be too worried because I’m young and healthy and it doesn’t hurt to the touch, but still can’t figure out what it is.

Just logged in. How is everyone? I guess I need likes to msg? Any pointers?

Turning 28 and hit $300K NW today. Never formally FIRE’d but want to set out a plan for here onwards. What’s some good material / easy reading to start with?

Any good recruiters in the Product / Program / Project management space in Dubai? Active on LinkedIn but aware many smaller companies don’t post there due to the costs. Adecco has been recommended and roles look the right fit.

What is the starting salary for an entry-level Procurement Coordinator in SF?

Which firms still pay for MBAs?

Type of work in Deloitte ops transformation in health care. Is it just tech?

Just starting in cloud work, what certs would you recommend to start the learning process? AWS, Microsoft, Comptia etc…TIA!

What industry companies ( health plan or providers) pay well and has a good wlb?

Hi Fishes, Can anyone throw a light about Genpact Pharma/lifesciences analytics practice in India-Bangalore. Considering for a potential opportunity, I have 9 years exp.
- How is the culture, wlb, and growth curve?
- About year on year hikes
- leadership team focus on mid tier's growth.
Genpact Genpact Headstrong

Accenture Deloitte Axtria IQVIA ZS Associates

What are the new technologies that apply to health plans products?

I’m a graduate student in an MPH management program recruiting for consulting roles. Thoughts on going into smaller firms like ECG vs larger firms like PWC?

Is AlixPartners healthcare or Alvarez & Marsal HIG recruiting now?

Anyone know what the interview process for the Strategy & Innovations analyst at CVS Health is like? Anything specific I should prepare for?

Can anyone at ZS explain what the pipeline & launch strategy team does? What is WLB like?

Any tips on transitioning from life sciences strategy to payer/provider?

I'm an EMR implementation specialist looking to transition into consulting. Does anyone know of any opportunities where this kind of experience would be useful? Thank you for your help in advance!

EHR vs ERP consulting in the health space, what are the major differences between the two? Specifically I would be working with Cerner. Is one more technical, interesting, or niche than the other?

Am I wrong that physicians are the millennial snowflakes of the healthcare industry?

Looking for some boutique firms (healthcare/public health sector) that do work relating to social determinants of health, community health centers, population health, community hospitals. Any suggestions?

How is the Advanced Analytics CoE at McKinsey? Mostly descriptive work (reporting metrics, dashboard etc) or modeling/ML?

Anyone working on Digital Front Door strategy? I'm building this out for my practice right now. Would love to connect.

Healthcare consulting practice. Deloitte vs Accenture vs other players. Thoughts on who has the best practice overall?

And any insight/who has the best practice in the provider space specifically?

What are your thoughts on Strategy& (specially within Pharma/Life Sciences)?

Pros and Cons of working at Cerner?